William Thomas Cosgrove's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2025 in Rockaway, New Jersey

William Thomas Cosgrove

August 25, 1966 - October 12, 2025 (59 years old)

Rockaway, New Jersey

William Thomas Cosgrove's obituary , Passed away on October 12, 2025 in Rockaway, New Jersey

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home

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William Thomas Cosgrove

August 25, 1966 - October 12, 2025 (59 years old)

Rockaway, New Jersey

William Thomas Cosgrove Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 12, 2025 we had to say goodbye to William Thomas Cosgrove of Rockaway, New Jersey. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William Thomas Cosgrove to show support.

In the sacred silence of farewell, William is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that William's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.

He was predeceased by: his father William Cosgrove. He is survived by: his mother Elizabeth Cosgrove; his sister Lisa Kaus; his brother-in-law Jim; and his nephews, James Kaus and Joseph Kaus. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, and great friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home (20 Keller Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 17th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Billy's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at St.Jude.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home



Fri

Oct 17

Visitation

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home
20 Keller Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866

Fri

Oct 17

Funeral service

12:00 PM

Whitham-Kanapaux Funeral Home
20 Keller Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866

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